St Mahew, Roman Catholic Church

The chapel of St Mahew is a remarkable piece of history, dating back to its construction in 1467 and its restoration in 1955. It proudly stands at one of Scotland's earliest Christian missionary sites from the 6th Century, reminding us of the deep roots of faith in this land. Among a select group of only four mediaeval churches that have been restored to their original purpose, St Mahew’s joins the ranks of Greyfriars at Elgin, the Chapel Royal at Falkland, and the Priory at Pluscarden.

Formed in 1978, the Parish of St Mahew's in Cardross has had a dedicated priest residing in the village, fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth. Today, the chapel is served from the nearby parish of St Michael's in Dumbarton. Exciting changes are on the horizon as the Archdiocese of Glasgow prepares to start a formal consultation process aimed at merging St Mahew’s with St Michael’s, creating a unified parish. This will see St Mahew’s return to its historic role as a ‘chapel of ease.’ While Mass is currently suspended, the spirit of the community remains strong as it navigates this transition.

Notably the building is one of only four pre-Reformation religious buildings in Scotland which have been restored and are now used for their original purpose.